Northstar Center

Reentry & Treatment Facility

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
Mile 353.5 Park Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Beds
143
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Phone
907-474-4955
Fax
907-474-4957

Northstar Center is for Reentry & Treatment Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Northstar Center in Fairbanks, AK, focuses on successful offender reintegration into society, crucial for effective crime control. With high recidivism rates, evidence-based practices tailor programs for medium to high-risk individuals, reducing repeat offenses. Reentry and Treatment Centers offer structured environments and various programs aiding rehabilitation and community reconnection efforts. Collaborating with the Fairbanks North Star Borough Sheriff's Department, the Alaska Department of Corrections, and sometimes the Federal Bureau of Prisons, comprehensive reentry services prioritize education, substance abuse treatment, and workforce development. Facilities assist officers in monitoring compliance and serve as alternatives to pretrial detention, considering cost-effectiveness and reducing overcrowding. Emphasizing individual needs, family support, and community integration, the center aims for holistic support, empowering successful reintegration.

Capacity: 143

Client: Alaska Department of Corrections

BACKGROUND

The Northstar Center provides temporary housing, monitoring and transitional services for 143 minimum security adult males and females. Northstar Center is located approximately five miles west of Fairbanks, Alaska.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Residents receive help transitioning from a life of crime to one of responsibility and productivity. This process includes teaching life skills and providing job readiness training. Newly placed residents are subject to a highly structured environment. As treatment and rehabilitation goals are achieved, offenders earn the privilege of decreased structure. Security measures include 24-hour custodial supervision, closed circuit surveillance cameras and frequent census checks.

SERVICE:

Substance Abuse Counseling Life Skills (including Anger/Stress Management, Budgeting, Banking, Personal Hygiene, Securing Housing, and Victim Awareness) Employment Assistance (including Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies, Job Application Assistance, and Interview Techniques) Community Service

Inmate Locator

Northstar Center publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Alaska. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Northstar Center are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Residents in treatment often have conflicting schedules as many have off-site employment and are not always available during visiting hours. Please reach out to 907-474-4955, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Fairbanks.

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